What was happening in the time period that Goethe lived? What wars were taking place? What battles were being fought? What events may have affected Goethe and his family members or friends? Who were the important composers of this period? Which music or compositions inspired Goethe? Investigate these ideas on this page.
Opera Goethe's role
Music 1700s
Baroque to Rococo- 1700s
Music in Goethe's life